Albany, New York vs. Ottosen, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottosen, Iowa is 19.3% cheaper than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $40,363 in Ottosen, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottosen, Iowa is cheaper than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Ottosen
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Ottosen, IA
Compared to Albany, Ottosen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower